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11th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Flavio Michetti captures maiden Alps Tour title at the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas

Burgos, July 11th, 2026 – Italy’s Flavio Michetti claimed his long-awaited first Alps Tour title after producing another outstanding performance at Golf Lerma. After recording numerous top-10 finishes and several podiums over the past five seasons, the 22-year-old finally lifted his first trophy thanks to a tournament total of 24-under-par. Michetti, who shared the lead after the opening round and remained at the top throughout the week, closed with a brilliant 64 (-8) featuring one eagle, eight birdies and two bogeys.

France’s Théo Brizard, who began the final round two strokes behind, mounted an impressive charge with a flawless 64 (-8). Despite applying pressure until the closing holes, he finished runner-up, two shots behind the Italian.

Spain’s Daniel Berna Manzanares and Mario Galiano Aguilar shared third place at 21-under-par, while England’s Mason Essam, France’s Alexandre Bauduin and Spain’s Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela finished tied for fifth at 20-under-par.

With the victory, Michetti earns €7,930 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, moving up to 15th in the season standings. The top five of the Order of Merit remains unchanged following the tournament.

The race for qualification to the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will resume on Friday, July 24th, at Golf de Biarritz Le Phare in France for the Biarritz Cup by ARKEA.

Round 3 Player Quotes

Flavio Michetti: “Finally, I have my first win. I knew I was playing really well. Since the beginning of the season I’ve felt my game was there, so I just kept focusing on myself, kept working and trusted the process. Finally, it paid off.

Last week in La Gomera I played just as well, but my putting wasn’t there. This week I actually played even better, and today the putter finally got hot. I’m really happy with the way I played and, of course, with the victory.

I was checking the leaderboard almost every hole, and playing alongside Álvaro, who was also playing great. After my bogey on the 15th, my lead was down to just one shot, so there was definitely some pressure. Then I hit a really good 2-iron into the last green, made birdie, and from there I could finally relax.

My ranking before this week didn’t really reflect how well I’ve been playing. Now I can start thinking about breaking into the top five.”

Théo Brizard: “I really enjoyed this final round. Finishing the second round this morning actually helped because I didn’t have much time to think about anything. Before heading back out, I spoke with my father and told him I was simply going to keep following the same process I’ve been using over the past five or six weeks.

Throughout the round I wasn’t thinking about the score at all. My only focus was committing fully to every shot. I didn’t even know where everyone else stood until I got to the recording area after the round. I was completely focused on my own job, hitting one shot at a time, and I think that’s what allowed me to play so well.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

The tournament is supported by the Real Federación Española de Golf, Federación de Golf de Castilla y León, Federación de Golf de Castilla-La Mancha, Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, Consejo Superior de Deportes, Diputación de Burgos, Turismo y Planificación Costa del Sol, Bodegas Juan Gil, Kyocera, Mahou San Miguel, Solán de Cabras and Hotel Ceres.

Photo : Alps Tour / Nathan Cardet

Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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10th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Michetti and Hernández Cabezuela share the lead as weather halts play at Golf Lerma

Burgos, July 10th, 2026 – The second round of the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas could not be completed after thunderstorms reached Golf Lerma at 17:16, forcing the afternoon wave off the course. Heavy rain that followed made any resumption of play impossible.

Before the interruption, Spain’s Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela produced one of the rounds of the day, firing a flawless 62 (-10) to move into a share of the lead. He is tied at the top with Italy’s Flavio Michetti, who followed his opening-round 62 with a solid 66 (-6).

France’s Antoine Bauduin and Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar both completed their rounds and share third place, just one stroke behind the leaders.

Overnight leader and amateur Grégoire Hoyeau completed eight holes before play was suspended. He sits tied for fifth alongside England’s Mason Essam, three shots off the lead.

Round 2 will resume on Saturday at 7:15, with the final round scheduled to begin no earlier than 10:45. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €7,930 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Flavio Michetti: “My game is still the same as yesterday. I actually had seven eagle chances. Two of them were from about one metre and one and a half metres, and I missed them. Apart from that, my birdies all came after very close approaches. I didn’t really make any long putts today, but my game feels very solid and I’m playing with a lot of confidence.

If you’re long off the tee and can hit the driver straight, you always have an advantage. But on this course especially, you can reach several greens and create plenty of eagle opportunities.”

Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela: “The feelings were really good today, and obviously the score reflects that. More importantly, I felt very comfortable and hardly missed any shots. I went out with the mindset of staying calm, because on a course where so many birdies are being made, it’s easy to become impatient if they don’t come early.

I think I did a really good job of staying patient. I had a slow start yesterday but managed to turn the round around with the same mindset. Tomorrow I’ll approach it exactly the same way. I know I’m playing well, but on a course like this, anyone a few shots back can shoot a really low score and suddenly find themselves in the lead.”

Mario Galiano Aguilar: “It felt very similar to yesterday. The difference was that I missed a couple of easy shots around the greens, and my putting wasn’t quite as sharp. It was still good overall, but if you want to shoot a really low score here, you have to putt exceptionally well.

I think the winning score will probably be around 22 or 23 under par. If I want to have a chance tomorrow, I’ll probably need another round between six and nine under. We’ll just see what happens and count everything up at the end.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

Photo : Alps Tour / Nathan Cardet

Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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9th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

France’s Grégoire Hoyeau sets the pace with stunning opening 61 (-10) at Golf Lerma

Burgos, July 9th, 2026 – Just as it was during the Alps Tour‘s previous visit to Golf Lerma in 2024, low scoring was the order of the day. A remarkable 107 players bettered the par-72 layout during the opening round of the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas.

Amateur Grégoire Hoyeau, playing in just his third Alps Tour event, produced the standout performance of the day. Despite making a bogey on his final hole, the Frenchman carded a superb 61 (-11) to take the first-round lead.

Several players came close, but none could match Hoyeau’s score. Italy’s Flavio Michetti, France’s Alexandre Vandermoten, and Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar share second place after posting excellent 62 (-10) rounds.

Round 2 will begin at 8:30 a.m. local time from the 1st tee at Golf Lerma. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties (including all amateurs within the cut), who will advance to the final round.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Grégoire Hoyeau: “This morning I wasn’t even feeling that good. I had a bit of a stomach ache, but in the end I think it actually helped because I had fewer expectations and played more freely. Once I got going, I just focused on my technical keys, made sure I ate well and stayed present.

Everything worked today. Putting is usually one of my strengths, my iron play was really solid, and every time I had a chip on a par five, I left myself inside two metres. It was just a very complete round.

I’ve rarely been in this position before. It’s only my third Alps Tour event, so the goal now is to rest well tonight and tomorrow just stay in the present again. Shot after shot. Even if I feel nervous, that’s normal. I know my swing is working, and I know what I’m capable of.”

Alexandre Vandermoten: “I played solid golf all day. I just kept things simple and holed the putts. On the 17th I hit it inside a metre for eagle and made it. On 18, I was happy to take par because I wasn’t in a great position. I just did my job.

I really tried not to think too much about the future or the past. There were a few moments where my mind wandered, but overall I stayed focused on the present, and I’m really pleased with how I managed that.”

Flavio Michetti: “I played really, really solid. I hit every green in regulation, my driver was amazing and my irons were very good. I had six eagle chances, and every birdie I made was from inside one metre, so it was a really good day. I actually missed a few putts, so hopefully tomorrow will be even better. During the practice round I shot nine under on the back nine when the putter was working well, so I’m feeling really confident heading into the second round.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

Photo : Alps Tour / Nathan Cardet

Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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7th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Golf Lerma welcomes the 15th event of the season with the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas

Burgos, July 7th, 2026 – The Alps Tour heads to northern Spain this week for the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas, the 15th event of the season, which will be played from July 9th to 11th at Golf Lerma, located around 30 minutes south of Burgos.

This will mark the fourth Alps Tour visit to the venue. After hosting the Peugeot Tour de Lerma in 2011, Golf Lerma welcomed the Alps de Las Castillas in both 2016 and 2024, and now returns once again to the schedule.

A minimum prize fund of €53,000 will be on offer, along with 45,000 Order of Merit points, including €7,900 and 6,525 points awarded to the winner.

The tournament will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes to the leading 40 professionals and ties, including any amateurs within the cut. In the event of a tie after 54 holes, the title will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.

The Field

Although Andrea Romano and Maxime Legros have already secured promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour thanks to their third victories of the season, the battle for the remaining promotion places is still wide open.

Fresh off his victory at the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera, Dutchman Lars Keunen arrives in Lerma full of confidence after climbing to seventh place in the Order of Merit.

Ahead of him, Alexandre Vandermoten (3rd), Robert Moran (4th), Pablo Alperi (5th) and Enrico Di Nitto (6th) will all be looking to strengthen their positions as the race towards the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final intensifies.

A total of 144 players, including nine amateurs, will tee it up this week. The field features competitors from 13 different nations: Argentina, Austria, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Wales.

As expected, Spain will have the largest representation with 64 players, including 47 National Field invitations.

The Course

Built in 1992 on the former 220-hectare hunting estate of La Andaya, Golf Lerma is an 18-hole course designed by renowned Spanish architect José “Pepe” Gancedo. Perfectly integrated into the Castilian landscape, the course blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, inspiring Gancedo to famously remark: “The course was already there; God made it.”

Surrounded by holm oaks, junipers and oak trees, Golf Lerma offers wide-open views while making excellent use of the site’s natural contours. Generous fairways, strategically positioned bunkers, eight lakes and two streams create a layout that is both enjoyable and demanding, with the ever-present Castilian wind often adding an extra layer of challenge.

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

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Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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4th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Lars Keunen holds off the chasing pack to win in La Gomera

La Gomera, July 4th, 2026 – Although he started the final round alone at the top of the leaderboard, Lars Keunen still had plenty of work to do at the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera. The Dutchman rose to the occasion with another composed display at Tecina Golf, securing the third Alps Tour title of his career, following the 2020 Ein Bay Open and the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open.

The 29-year-old, who has made every cut this season, managed the final round superbly. His flawless 65 (-6) never gave his closest challengers a real opportunity to close the gap.

Starting the day further back, France’s Paul Margolis and Italy’s Mattia Comotti both carded 66 (-5) to climb into a share of second place, four shots behind the winner. They were joined by Spain’s Eduard Rousaud and Italy’s Marco Florioli.

With this victory, Keunen earns €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, moving up to sixth in the season standings, just behind Alexandre Vandermoten (3rd), Robert Moran (4th), Pablo Alperi (5th), and Enrico Di Nitto (6th).

The race for qualification to the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will resume on Thursday, July 9th, at Golf de Lerma, Spain, for the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas.

Round 3 Player Quotes

Lars Keunen: “It was obviously a great day. I felt very relaxed this morning, having breakfast with an amazing view over the Atlantic Ocean. Knowing that around 20 players were within a few shots, I knew I had to keep making birdies myself.

I didn’t have the perfect start, but I stayed patient. I took advantage of the scoring holes, especially the par fives, and tried not to look at the leaderboard too much. The birdie on the 15th was a big turning point, and after that I felt in control. By the end, it was a pretty relaxed finish.

Having my girlfriend here this week was a huge help. She kept me positive whenever I started being too hard on myself. She said she came for the vibes… and I guess she got the vibes. Now I’m looking forward to next week’s tournament in Spain and seeing what I can do there.”

Paul Margolis: “Overall, the three rounds were very similar. I played really well from tee to green, and my short game was very solid too. To be honest, every part of my game was in good shape this week. I’ve felt my game improving steadily over the last few tournaments, so this result gives me a lot of confidence. Now I just want to keep doing the same things I’ve been doing over the past three or four events: keep it simple, focus on my own game and not on what everyone else is doing.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is promoted and organized by JGolf.

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is supported by Fred. Olsen, S.A., as well as the Gobierno de Canarias, Promotur Turismo de Canarias, the Cabildo Insular de la Gomera, the Federación Canaria de Golf and Kyocera.

Alps Tour Media Contact: Nathan Cardet –[email protected]

Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf/ Raffaele Canepa

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3rd July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Lars Keunen leads wide-open battle heading into final round at Tecina Golf

La Gomera, July 3rd, 2026 – The stage is set for an exciting final round at the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera, with nearly 20 players still in realistic contention for the title. Dutchman Lars Keunen will nevertheless take a slender advantage into Saturday after carding an excellent 65 (-6) despite making two early bogeys. Keunen bounced back impressively from his slow start, making two eagles and four birdies to move to 11-under par after 36 holes.

Overnight leader Maximilien Sturdza remains firmly in contention, just one shot off the lead. The Swiss player shares second place with Spain’s Alfonso Buendia and Italy’s Luca Memeo and Marco Florioli.

With low scores proving possible—illustrated by Flavio Michetti‘s superb 63 (-8) on Friday—the tournament remains wide open. Twenty players are within four shots of Keunen heading into the final round.

For tomorrow’s final round, play will begin at 8:30 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Lars Keunen: “It was obviously a great round and I’m very happy with it. It actually started with my girlfriend’s birthday this morning, so we had a fun and relaxed start to the day before heading to the course. I didn’t get off to the best start with two bogeys on holes two and three, but a birdie on the fourth gave me some momentum. From there, making two eagles on the par fives really changed the round. I love this course. I’ve been coming here for a few years now, and it really suits my eye, even if I hadn’t had my best results here before.”

Luca Memeo: “I finished five under today. My round actually started badly with a lost ball on the second hole and a double bogey, but I answered immediately with an eagle on the next hole. That helped me stay relaxed and just focus on playing my game. I hit the ball well from tee to green and holed a few putts. Tomorrow my goal is simply to stay as focused as possible, hit good tee shots and give myself a chance to win.”

Alfonso Buendia: “It was a really good round today. I started with a three-putt and another bogey, but I stayed patient and managed to make a lot of birdies after that. The conditions were a bit different with no sun and more humidity, which made distance control trickier, but overall I think it was easier than yesterday because there was less wind. Tomorrow I’ll stick to the same strategy because everyone is playing well and you’ll need plenty of birdies to win.”

Maximilien Sturdza: “Today was good, even if a few fewer putts dropped compared to yesterday. I stayed patient throughout the round and finally saw a few putts go in towards the end. I finished with a bogey, but there are still plenty of positives. I’ve only made two bogeys over the first two rounds, which is encouraging. Tomorrow I’ll keep doing the same things: stay patient, create birdie opportunities and enjoy the day.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is promoted and organized by JGolf.

Alps Tour Media Contact: Nathan Cardet –[email protected]

Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf/ Raffaele Canepa

For further information, please visit the official Alps Tour website at www.alpstourgolf.com or download the official Alps Tour Golf mobile application, available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). Stay informed by following the Alps Tour on social media via Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.

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2nd July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Switzerland’s Maximilien Sturdza sets the pace in La Gomera

La Gomera, July 2nd, 2026 – Under the Canary Islands sunshine, Maximilien Sturdza made the perfect start to this year’s Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera. Playing in the morning, the Swiss player carded an excellent 63 (-8) to take the opening-round lead.

The 26-year-old, who finished 11th last week at the UGolf Aravell Andorra Open, produced a flawless bogey-free round. He made his move with a superb stretch of five birdies in six holes between the 6th and the 11th, setting the pace after the opening day.

Despite an early bogey on the 5th, Spain’s Alfonso Buendia opened with a 65 (-6) thanks in part to an eagle on the 4th. He shares second place with fellow Spaniard Gonzalo Leal, whose eventful round included one eagle, eight birdies and four bogeys.

Round 2 will begin at 8:10 a.m. local time from the 1st tee at Tecina Golf. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties (including all amateurs within the cut), who will advance to the final round.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Maximilien Sturdza: “I felt good when I woke up and just went through my normal warm-up. I got off to a good start and it was nice to finish with a bogey-free round. I was four under through nine, and then the putts just kept dropping. I only missed one or two greens all day, which shows my game is in a good place. Over the next two days, I’ll just try to do the same thing, stay consistent and remain mentally present.”

Alfonso Buendía: “I’m very happy to be back here, as I am every year. It’s a beautiful place and the course is in great condition. It was a really solid round and I’m pleased with my game. I only missed one drive all day, so overall I’m very satisfied. The goal now is to stick to the same strategy and hopefully stay near the top of the leaderboard.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is promoted and organized by JGolf.

Alps Tour Media Contact: Nathan Cardet –[email protected]

Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf/ Raffaele Canepa

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30th June 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Tecina Golf Welcomes Back the 6th edition of the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera

La Gomera, June 30^th, 2026- The Alps Tour heads back to the Canary Islands for the 14^th tournament of the season, the 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps De La Gomera. The tournament will be played at the fascinating Tecina Golf from July 2^nd– 4^th 2026.

The 2026 tournament will mark the sixth edition of the event, further strengthening its place as one of the Alps Tour’s most established and anticipated stops. Following successful editions in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2025, it has consistently attracted strong fields and produced memorable champions. The tournament was not held in 2024 due to renovations at the host venue, Hotel Jardín Tecina.

Tecina Golf has long served as a showcase for emerging talent, with several former competitors going on to achieve success at the highest levels of professional golf. The venue has hosted 20 professional tournaments to date, including eight HotelPlanner Tour events between 2009 and 2016. Among its distinguished list of champions is major winner Brooks Koepka, who claimed victory at Tecina Golf in 2013 during the early stages of his professional career.

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps De La Gomera will be contested over 54-holes of stroke-play, with a cut after 36 holes to the top 40 professionals and ties, including all amateurs within the cut. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of the final round, the tournament winner will be decided by a sudden-death play-off.

The players competing this week will contend a minimum prize fund of € 46,000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points.

On July 1^st, the traditional Tour Scramble, Par is your Friend will occur.

The Field

An outstanding field is set to compete in this year’s edition of the 2026 Fred.Olsen Alps de la Gomera.

Several winners from this season have confirmed their participation, including Italy’s Enrico Di Nitto, Spain’s Alejandro Rodriguez Andreu, Ireland’s Sam Murphy, and Paul Franquet from France, as well as two-time season winner, Alexandre Vandermoten from France.

Eight players currently ranked inside the Top 10 of the Alps Tour Order of Merit are scheduled to tee it up this week in the Canary Islands- The only absentees from the top positions are Order of Merit leader Italy’s Andrea Romano and France’s Maxime Legros, who occupies second place in the standings.

Romano and Legros have each claimed three victories this season, earning immediate promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour for the remainder of the year.

Further enhancing an already impressive field are two proven DP World Tour winners. Alvaro Quiros from Spain, a seven-time DP World Tour winner and runner-up at last year’s Fred.Olsen Alps de La Gomera, returns to La Gomera alongside fellow Spaniard Alejandro Cañizares, a two-time DP World Tour champion.

As the 2026 season progresses, players continue to compete for a place inside the top five of the Order of Merit, which at season’s end will secure promotion to the 2027 HotelPlanner Tour. Furthermore, the leading six players (including amateurs) on the Alps Tour Order of Merit at a cut-off date determined by the DP World Tour will be exempt from Stage 1 of the 2026 DP World Tour Qualifying School.

The Course

Tecina Golf, one of the top three courses in the Canary Islands, is a par 71 course measuring 6,343 meters from the white tees. Designed by renowned British architect Donald Steel, it is located on the hill of Lomada de Tecina on La Gomera, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve since 2012. The 18-hole course offers a unique design, beginning with a climb to the first tee and unfolding entirely downhill with every hole facing the Atlantic Ocean. Steel described it as “the most exciting and challenging project I have ever designed and built.” Surrounded by sweeping ocean views and the majestic Mount Teide in the distance, Tecina Golf offers a rare blend of challenge and natural beauty.

The course is immersed in native Canary Islands flora, with fairways and greens bordered by vibrant vegetation including tabaiba shrubs, spurge cactus, and fruit-bearing trees such as banana, mango, and avocado. This lush environment not only defines the visual identity of the course but also fills the air with the distinct fragrances of its surroundings. Located in Playa Santiago, San Sebastián de La Gomera, Tecina Golf offers a multi-sensory experience in a tranquil setting, combining pristine golf with the silence, nature, and mild climate that make La Gomera an unforgettable destination.

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is promoted and organized by JGolf.

Alps Tour Media Contact: Alice Barbieri / Nathan Cardet –[email protected]

Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf/ Federico Capretti

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27th June 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

France’s Alexandre Vandermoten Claims Second Title of the Season at the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand

Aravell, June 27^th, 2026 – The Final Round of the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand got underway this morning at UGolf Aravell Andorra under sunny skies and warm temperatures. The course was presented in excellent condition, providing a fitting stage for the tournament’s final round as players battled for the title and valuable points on the Alps Tour Order of Merit.

Introduced in 2022 to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the host venue, the UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creandhas established itself as a regular event on the Alps Tour calendar and returned this year for the fifth edition.

Alexandre Vandermoten of France, who remained near the top of the leaderboard the entire week, carded a final-round 4-under-par 67. A birdie on the 18^th hole secured a winning total of 11-under-par, earning him the title at the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand and his second Alps Tour win of the season.

Just one stroke behind, Spain’s Victor Garcia Broto finished alone in second place at 10-under-par. With his second-place finish, Garcia Broto moved up 7 spots in the Order of Merit and now sits in 13^th position. Spain’s Pablo Alperi and Italy’s Luca Cavalli shared third place at 9-under-par.

Alongside the regular tournament, a Nations Cup took place this week featuring amateur players from Bulgaria, Italy, Portugal and Andorra. Bulgaria’s Philip Kittoff and Sam Brown took home the Nations Cup title.

This week, a prize fund of €49,700 and a total of 45,000 Order of Merit points were up for grabs.

With this victory, Alexandre Vandermoten earned the winner’s check of €7,200 and 6,525 points in the Order of Merit standings, moving up 7 spots to now be in 3^rd place.

Following the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand, Italy’s Andrea Romano, continues to lead the Alps Tour Order of Merit. Maxime Legros from France remains in 2^nd place, while this week’s winner, has climbed to third. Ireland’s Robert Moran is in 4^th place with Spain’s Pablo Alperi rounding out the top five.

Next week, we head to La Gomera Island for the 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera which will take place from July 2^nd– 4^th at Tecina Golf La Gomera in the Canary Islands.

Final Round Player Quotes

Alexandre Vandermoten, 25, of France, a two-time winner this season, remained composed under pressure in the final round to seal the win.

“Today was a long day, but I felt I was in a good routine and really stuck to my plan to stay in my own head and be mentally strong. My putting was really solid all week from inside six feet, I’m really proud of that. My biggest goal was to stay in my own head, and I did that, so I’m proud of it.

“I’m taking it one step at a time, obviously 2 wins is a great achievement and a third would be even better but right now, one step at a time. My goal is to keep working on my mental game to stay even more present and stick to my routine even more. I want to better understand pressure and learn to play with it. I knew where I stood on the 18th tee needing a birdie. I was feeling good, but I felt the pressure over the last few holes and made a couple of mistakes because I didn’t stay present. That’s exactly what I want to improve. Continuing my mental work will help me get there.

I’ll go into each tournament with the mindset of staying in my own head, having a good week, enjoying it, and having fun with friends.”

Tournament Promoter

The 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand is promoted by former DP World Tour winner, Spain’s José Manuel Lara.

The economic promoter of the tournament is UGolf Aravell Andorra, and the main sponsor of this week’s event is the bank, Creand.

Alps Tour Media Contact: Alice Barbieri / Nathan Cardet –[email protected]

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26th June 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Theo Boulet from France Surges into Lead at UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand After Round Two

Aravell, June 26^th, 2026 – Round 2 of the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand, continued today at UGolf Aravell Andorra, located just a few kilometres from the Principality of Andorra. Players continued to compete with mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures throughout the day. First played in 2022 to mark the 25^th anniversary of the host venue, the UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand has grown into a regular stop on the Alps Tour schedule and returned for the fifth edition this year.

After 36 holes, the leaderboard remains tightly packed, with a former champion here at UGolf Aravell Andorra Open, France’s Theo Boulet returning to familiar territory to take the outright lead heading into the final round with a two-day total of 8-under-par.

In a 4-way tie for second place at 7-under-par are France’s Alexandre Vandermoten, Italy’s Manfredi Manica, and Spain’s Victor Garcia Broto and Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela.

A total of 58 players (49 pros, 9 amateurs) made the cut which was set at 142 (par). The Final Round will begin at 7:50 a.m. local time from both the 1^st and 10^th tees. The final pairing will tee off at 9:40 a.m. local time from the 1^st tee. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of the final round, the tournament winner will be decided by a sudden-death play-off.

A prize fund of €49,700 and a total of 45,000 Order of Merit points are up for grabs this week. The winner of the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand will receive €7,200 and 6,525 points in the Order of Merit standings.

With the tournament now well underway, the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand continues to play a key role in the Order of Merit race, offering another valuable opportunity for players to gain ground in the season standings.

Round 2 Player Quotes

France’s Theo Boulet, 23, a multiple-time Alps Tour winner, including the 2024 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand title, moved into the lead with a 5-under-par 66 in today’s second round for a two-day total of 8 under-par. Drawing on his previous success at here, Boulet credited smart course management and a disciplined game plan for his performance.

“Today was a really good day. I played well and made good decisions around the course. I didn’t make many mistakes, so I’m very happy with the way I played. I think the key on this course is to keep things simple and not try to force it. Playing to the right areas has worked really well for me over the last two days. The biggest difference today was my iron play and my wedge game. I gave myself plenty of good birdie opportunities, even though I didn’t hole as many putts as I would have liked. Tomorrow I’ll stick to the same game plan and stay patient, just as I have over the first two rounds. What has helped me the most is the confidence I have in my strategy. I know this course well and I really like it. Playing to the smart areas has been the key to my success so far.”

Alexandre Vandermoten, 25, of France, one of this season’s winners, produced another composed performance to remain firmly in contention heading into the final round. “Today was really good. I stayed very steady and kept focused on my own game. I stayed mentally strong and only made one mistake all day. I’m in a good position now, so my goal tomorrow is to stay even more focused and remain strong over the final 18 holes. I had a great group today and we had a lot of fun out there. Tomorrow I’ll try to be even more patient and see where that takes me.”

Italy’s Manfredi Manica, 30, credited his patience and solid ball-striking after another consistent performance that keeps him in contention heading into the final round. “I tried to stay as patient as possible today because I got off to a really good start, but I struggled to hole putts. I really only made two mistakes, which led to my two bogeys, but apart from that I played very well. Tomorrow I’ll try to do the same as I have over the first two days, and hopefully a few more putts will drop. I’m happy to be back playing at a good level, especially after what has been a bit of a difficult season.”

Spain’s Victor Garcia Broto, 29, was pleased with a steady performance that keeps him in a strong position heading into the final round. “Overall, I had a pretty consistent day. I started a little slowly and made a couple of mistakes early on, but after that I played solid golf. I holed a few good putts, stayed patient, and I’m happy with the way I finished the round. I’m looking forward to tomorrow and the position I’ve put myself in. I’ll try to enjoy it and keep doing the same things I did over these last two days.”

Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, 29, from Spain, a multiple-time Alps Tour winner, kept himself in the title hunt and will head into the final round just one shot off the lead. “I played some really good golf today, but I feel like I left a couple of shots out there over the last few holes. I’m very pleased with the first two rounds, and I’ve been playing well over the past couple of weeks, so I’m happy to have a chance tomorrow. I’ll start one shot behind, which is not a bad position. I’ll stick to my game and we’ll see what happens.”

Tournament Promoter

The 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand is promoted by former DP World Tour winner, Spain’s José Manuel Lara.

The economic promoter of the tournament is UGolf Aravell Andorra, and the main sponsor of this week’s event is the bank, Creand.

Alps Tour Media Contact: Alice Barbieri / Nathan Cardet –[email protected]

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